The Spa Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Wales easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!
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1 St Brides Spa Hotel Saundersfoot, United Kingdom
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The award-winning St Brides Spa Hotel is perched above Saundersfoot Harbour in Pembrokeshire National Park. The privately owned hotel has an outdoor infinity pool, luxurious spa and views over Saundersfoot harbour, beach and coastline.
Bedrooms are individually styled in a light, airy seaside theme. Each has a big bed, powerful shower and lavish bathroom with bathrobe.
The Cliff Restaurant is at the heart of the St Brides. Versatile menus and intense flavours are created with fine Pembrokeshire produce. Fresh, locally landed fish is on the menu every day.
The Gallery at St Brides Spa Hotel shows paintings from leading modern artists.
The hotel's Marine Spa includes a steamroom, salt room, rock sauna, adventure shower, ice fountain and a hydro pool which has sea views.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 185 GBP.
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2 The Quay Hotel and Spa Conwy, United Kingdom
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The contemporary Quay Hotel and Spa is located on the breathtaking Deganwy Marina, with views over the Conwy Estuary.
The fully non-smoking hotel has been meticulously designed throughout, and its architecture epitomises cool sophistication. The large, airy spaces, understated chic and sharp styling combine to create a truly inspirational hotel experience.
Wall-to-wall windows with sea views flood the interiors with natural light, and the use of specially quarried Welsh slate makes a thoroughly individual design statement. The rooms incorporate plush beds dressed in crisp Egyptian cotton, luxurious bathrooms and unrivalled in-room facilities.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 118 GBP.
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3 The Cliff Hotel & Spa Cardigan, United Kingdom
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This renowned hotel boasts one of the most breathtaking views and marine locations in Wales, overlooking Cardigan Bay, the rugged coastline, the Teifi Estuary and the broad sweep of Poppit Sands.
The Cliff Hotel and Spa offers guests luxurious accommodation, with all rooms having en suite facilities and many having a view over Cardigan Bay and the hotel's golf course. Guests are able to relax and enjoy the view in the bar or lounge.
Luxurious spa facilities are ready to offer guests a perfect relaxation zone in which to unwind and indulge. The health spa hosts a salt water hydro spa, steam room, sauna, hot tub and gym. In the salon area there are 5 treatment rooms to ease your tensions.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 69 GBP.
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4 Parkway Hotel & Spa Newport, United Kingdom
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Set in over 7 acres of gardens, The Parkway Hotel & Spa in Cwmbran boasts a leisure club with a 15-metre swimming pool, sauna and spa bath. There is also a restaurant and lounge with a real log fire.
Less than 5 miles from Newport and 3 miles from the M4 motorway, The Parkway Hotel & Spa has a 4-star rating from the AA.
Ravello's Restaurant offers an à la carte menu of European dishes, made using fresh, local produce. The traditional carvery has also proved popular, as have the hotel's coffee shop and bar.
The Parkway offers a range of facilities including snooker and billiard tables, outside chess and boules green as well as a badminton and croquet lawn. There is also a herb garden and an outdoor patio.
Beautifully furnished, the rooms have oversized beds, plush carpets and marble en suite bathrooms. Each room has a TV, an in-room safe, tea/coffee making facilities and luxury toiletries.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 120 GBP.
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5 Tre-Ysgawen Hall & Spa Llangefni, United Kingdom
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This countryside hotel has a swimming pool and award-winning restaurant, and is a short drive inland from the breathtaking east coast of the island.
The facilities of Tre-Ysgawen Spa include a 16-metre pool, air-conditioned gym, sauna, steam room, whirlpool and beauty/therapy suite.
Tre-Ysgawen Hall is set in secluded gardens, meadow and woodland. Some sites worth visiting are Beaumaris and Beaumaris Castle, Pas Newydd, Anglesey Sea Zoo, the RSPB reserve at South Stack Cliffs and Anglesey Coastal Path.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 109 GBP.
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6 Bodysgallen Hall and Spa Llandudno, United Kingdom
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Bodysgallen Hall and Spa is a Grade I listed 17th-century hall set in 200 acres of private estate, with spectacular views of Snowdonia and Conwy Castle and a 3 AA Rosettes award-winning restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available in all bedrooms and cottages.
The spa has a large swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa bath, relaxation room and club room. There are also 5 beauty and holistic therapy salons staffed by qualified therapists providing treatments using Environ, Aromatherapy Associates, CACI and Jessica products (additional cost).
The luxurious guestrooms all have views over the gardens and parkland, and some with far reaching views to Conwy Castle and Snowdonia mountains. Nestling in the grounds are the individual cottages; some have their own private gardens and some are in close proximity to the spa.
The award-winning restaurant, The Dining Room, offers freshly prepared food, made using locally sourced produce and has received 3 AA Rosettes. Traditional afternoon tea and light refreshments can also be enjoyed in the hall, library and bar.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 270 GBP.
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7 Wild Pheasant Hotel & Spa Llangollen, United Kingdom
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In a peaceful, idyllic setting, the hotel combines the traditional charm and attractive original features of a 19th-century building with the contemporary chic of extensive and luxurious spa facilities.
Set in the tranquil, naturally beautiful, surroundings of gently rolling pasture land in the Vale of Llangollen, the hotel has a superb location for a relaxing, restful and restorative leisure or spa break. Chester, Wrexham and Shrewsbury are all within easy reach and Liverpool and Manchester are both just an hours’ drive away.
The spa facilities, featuring a hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam room, is complimentary to guests staying at the hotel. A full range of spa treatments are also available at a surcharge and advance booking is recommended. Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to use the spa facilities.
The hotel is a peaceful and relaxing location with comfortable accommodation and superb, luxurious spa facilities
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 70 GBP.
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8 Towers Hotel & Spa Swansea, United Kingdom
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Just a 10-minute drive from Swansea city centre, Towers Hotel offers a spa, an indoor swimming pool and a gym. There is free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking.
Towers leisure facilities include a sauna, a steam room and a spa bath. The luxurious spa offers a range of massages and beauty treatments.
Towers Hotel and Spa has air-conditioned en suite rooms, all with Sky TV and tea/coffee facilities.
The excellent restaurant and bar serves both modern European and traditional Welsh food. A full Welsh breakfast is provided.
The beautiful beaches of the Gower Peninsula are 30 minutes’ drive away. Towers Hotel is just off junction 42 of the M4 motorway.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 115 GBP.
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9 Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Stay in the heart of Cardiff.
In a prime city centre location, this 4-star luxury hotel has a swimming pool, a gym and a spa. The main shopping district is a 5-minute walk away. There is free Wi-Fi and on-site parking available at a surcharge.
Many of the luxurious, modern rooms at Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa have stunning panoramic city views.
Guests can enjoy a stylish lounge bar, and an award-winning restaurant with a modern menu. The superb leisure club includes a Jacuzzi®, a sauna, a steam room, and an aerobics and fitness studio.
It is a 5-minute drive to Cardiff Bay, where you will find a selection of restaurants and bars on the waterfront. Queen Street Rail Station is less than 10 minutes’ walk away.
Guest review score 7.6,
rooms from around 76 GBP.
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10 Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel & Spa Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
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Situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Nant Ddu Lodge offers 3-star accommodation in stunning South Wales. It has a spa, a swimming pool, and a fitness centre on site. WiFi is available in all areas.
Rooms at Nant Ddu are spacious and warmly decorated, with carpeted floors, TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. A complimentary Welsh cooked breakfast is offered every morning. Free off-road private parking is also available.
The hotel has a bar area with an open log fire, and a bistro restaurant serving food made from local ingredients. Guests can also enjoy a varied wine list.
Nant Ddu is surrounded by picturesque mountains, beautiful hills, and grassy moorland. There are a number of country walks, and guests can fish in the nearby reservoirs.
Guest review score 7.5,
rooms from around 89 GBP.
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11 The Kinmel & Kinspa Abergele, United Kingdom
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Conveniently located just of the A55, this family-run manor house is set within the peace and tranquillity of the rural surroundings of Abergele, North Wales.
During your stay you can explore the many attractions that North Wales has to offer, including historical sites, such as the castles at Conwy, Bodelwyddan, Beaumaris and Chirk. Furthermore, the city walls of Chester are only a 30 minute drive away where you can make the most of the extensive shops, restaurants, bars and cafès.
In the evenings you can return to the comfort of the Kinmel Manor Hotel where you can enjoy a freshly prepared meal in the restaurant, which boasts a historic fireplace with the coats of arms from the Kinmel Estate, and has been awarded an AA rosette. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 105 GBP.
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12 Portmeirion Village & Castell Deudraeth Porthmadog, United Kingdom
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Built by a visionary architect in 1925, Portmeirion Village & Castell Deudraeth overlooks the beautiful Dywryd Estaury. Located just south of the coastal village of Porthmadog on a private peninsula, the hotel offers a spa and wellness centre, an on-site mini market, a bar and a restaurant.
Rooms are located at either The Portmeirion Hotel or Castell Deudraeth, or in the village rooms and suites. The brightly decorated rooms each have a unique design. They feature a TV, a telephone, an en suite bathroom and a hairdryer.
There is also free on-site parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi access.
The hotel has a number of award-winning restaurants that offer an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, including Hotel Portmeirion Restaurant and Castell Deudraeth Brasserie.
Surrounded by acres of woodland gardens and sandy beaches, the hotel is just 21 miles from Snowdonia National Park. Caernarfon Castle is a 40-minute journey by car and Llanfair Slate Caverns are 34 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 129 GBP.
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13 Holm House Hotel Cardiff, United Kingdom
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This exquisitely designed 1920s house is cosy, decadent and indulgent and has stunning views across the Bristol Channel to the islands of Flatholm, Steepholm and beyond.
South of Cardiff, the beautiful Holm House is located on Penarth’s Marine Parade and features the best of modern and classic Welsh, British and European design.
It can be described as quirky, bohemian and sumptuous. Bedrooms are equipped with Sky TV and free Wi-Fi.
The holistic spa has a relaxation room with sea views, a small gym and a large hydrotherapy pool with swim jet.
The property's restaurant serves local cuisine.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 90 GBP.
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14 Voco St. David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Set in an iconic building, with stunning views across Cardiff Bay, the 5-star voco - St David's Cardiff features a luxury spa, stylish bedrooms and an innovative restaurant and a bar. Mermaid Quay is a 5-minute walk away.
The sumptuous bedrooms at voco - St David's Cardiff feature luxury bathrooms, whilst some also have a private balcony. All rooms have air conditioning and Wi-Fi is also available.
Tir a Mor restaurant features a waterside terrace. The bar also offers cocktails, a wine list and craft beer.
The award-winning Spa at St David's features a swimming pool, 2 hydrotherapy pools, a modern fitness studio and relaxation room. Indulgent beauty treatments are also available, subject to availability and for an extra charge. Prior booking is advised.
Situated near the vibrant Cardiff Docks, voco - St David's Cardiff also offers meeting and conference facilities and is just 2 miles from the city centre. There are two paid car parks available adjacent to the hotel, charged at £24 per 24 hours. Guests are able to pay directly with the hotel for the Parking Eye car park, or via the machines in the Cardiff Council Managed, Havana Street car park.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 107 GBP.
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15 The Celtic Manor Resort Newport, United Kingdom
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Host of the 2010 Ryder Cup golfing competition, this award-winning resort is set in 2000 acres of parkland in the Usk Valley. It comprises a 5-star hotel and a historic 19th-century manor house.
There is the award-winning Forum Spa, as well as 5 restaurants and 3 championship golf courses. There are 2 adventure golf courses and the treetop adventure course Forest Jump. Clay pigeon shooting, fishing and mountain biking can all be arranged.
The Celtic Manor Resort features a range of facilities to ensure the success of guests’ business events and special occasions. These include a comprehensive convention centre and exhibition hall, 31 function rooms and 5 restaurants.
Rooms all have a TV with satellite channels, and there is a 24-hour front desk. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
Guest review score 7.6,
rooms from around 87 GBP.
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16 The Manor House At Celtic Manor Newport, United Kingdom
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Set within 2000 acres of parkland in the beautiful Usk Valley, this historic 19th-century manor house features original features such as wood-panelled walls and a sweeping wooden staircase.
The Manor House at Celtic Manor offers 65 traditionally-styled guestrooms, each of which has been updated to offer a range of modern comforts, whilst still retaining the original character of the property.
Guests can dine in the on-site restaurant, which is has direct access to the larger resort hotel. This features additional facilities such as 2 health clubs and spas, 3 championship golf courses and an outdoor play area for children. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 7.2,
rooms from around 64 GBP.
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17 Heywood Spa Hotel Tenby, United Kingdom
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Located in Tenby, 2.4 km from North Tenby Beach, Heywood Spa Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a garden and offers a terrace.
At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with bathrobes, guest rooms at Heywood Spa Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms come with a seating area. At the accommodation each room has bed linen and towels.
Heywood Spa Hotel offers a buffet or Full English/Irish breakfast.
The hotel offers a hot tub. Guests at Heywood Spa Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tenby, like hiking.
The property has an on-site indoor pool, hairdresser's and business centre.
Oakwood Theme Park is 19 km from the accommodation, while Folly Farm is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 140 km from Heywood Spa Hotel.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 135 GBP.
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18 The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa Llanelli, United Kingdom
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Just a mile from Llanelli’s centre, the luxury The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa has free parking, free Wi-Fi and a modern leisure centre. Ffos Las Racecourse is a 10-minute drive away.
The hotel was built in 1810, and today its 50 bedrooms boast stylish décor and modern features. Rooms are situated in the Main building and also in the Coach House (annex Building). Each room includes a TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities and a private bathroom.
Guests can relax in the luxurious New Eden Spa, with facilities including a sauna, steam room, hot tub, gym and indoor pool. A range of health and beauty treatments are also available.
Traditional Welsh and lighter continental breakfasts are served in the Atrium each morning. Trubshaw Restaurant, named after Concorde Chief Test Pilot and former guest Brian Trubshaw, offers a modern menu.
The Millennium Coastal Park, with views of the Gower Peninsula, is about 1.5 miles away. Just 5 minutes’ drive brings guests to the famous Parc-Y-Scarlets Rugby Stadium, home of the Llanelli Scarlets.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 92 GBP.
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19 Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa Blackwood, United Kingdom
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Set in 100 acres and with an 18-hole golf course, this 4-star hotel offers beautiful views from the Blas at Bryn Meadows Restaurant, serving local produce on a seasonal menu. Italian furniture is in each room and marble baths in each private bathroom.
A flat-screen TV, a selection of toiletries, a minibar and a hairdryer are also included in all rooms at Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa. Some rooms have a balcony with views across the golf course and surrounding valleys.
Overlooking the golf club, the Bryn Meadows' leisure centre has an 18-metre indoor swimming pool, a sauna and a hot tub. Guests can also make use of the on-site gym or the spa, which offers a range of treatments including facials and massages. Full English and continental breakfasts are served daily.
Free private parking is available and Cardiff city centre is 30 minutes’ drive away. Scenic walks can be enjoyed in Brecon Beacons National Park, which is also a 30-minute drive from this hotel.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around 104 GBP.
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20 Ramada Resort Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa Usk, United Kingdom
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In 50 acres of stunning grounds, this beautiful manor house combines charming original features and period detail with contemporary comforts and superb relaxation and spa facilities.
Some parts of Ramada Resort Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa date back as far as the 16th century. Tastefully extended, the hotel today offers 44 beautifully designed en suite rooms, some in the newer, more modern extension and some in the historic main house.
Surrounded by natural beauty and peaceful tranquillity, the hotel is great for a restful, relaxing and restorative break or for a luxurious weekend of pampering and a little well-earned indulgence. Nevertheless, the hotel is conveniently located, just 10 minutes’ drive from junction 24 of the M4 motorway.
Ramada Resort Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa's fabulous Med Restaurant offers fine dining in stylish elegant surroundings. There is also a well-equipped leisure club and a relaxing spa on site. The superb leisure facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool and a spa bath.
Guest review score 7.7,
rooms from around 59 GBP.
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21 Best Western Heronston Hotel & Spa Bridgend, United Kingdom
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Situated in the heart of Glamorgan, Best Western Heronston Hotel & Spa has a modern leisure suite, an on-site restaurant, free parking, and free Wi-Fi.
Just 10 minutes from the seaside resort of Porthcawl and the Glamorganshire Heritage Coastline, the Heronston sits in mature gardens close to numerous castles and St Fagans National History Museum.
All rooms are en suite with tea and coffee making facilities, and guests have free use of the leisure suite, which includes a heated indoor pool, sauna and steam room. The Heronston also boasts a fully-equipped gym.
The Crane Restaurant serves fresh, local specialities and offers an extensive wine list, whilst the newly refurbished Ewennys Bar & Grill serves light meals and beverages. Best Western Heronston Hotel & Spa can also offer hot breakfasts and room service and children under 12 years and can eat breakfast for free when a parent purchases breakfast.
We only accept pets in some of our Deluxe Double Rooms with Sofa Bed. Please enquire for availability before booking.
Guest review score 7.3,
rooms from around 92 GBP.
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22 Miskin Manor Hotel And Health Club Hensol, United Kingdom
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In 22 acres of scenic grounds, Miskin Manor features a modern leisure club, award-winning restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Just off the M4, the hotel is surrounded by Mid Glamorgan countryside.
The charming bedrooms at Miskin Manor Hotel and Health Club boast period features and elegant decor. All rooms have a private bathroom, cosy seating area, flat-screen TV and garden views.
Miskin Manor Health Club features an indoor swimming pool, a modern gym, and a spa area with a steam room and sauna. Relaxing treatments and personal trainers are also available.
Set in a magnificent historical building, the 2 AA-Rosette Meisgyn Restaurant serves a modern British menu and world wine list. The lounge bar offers beverages and snacks, and breakfasts are served daily.
Situated just outside Miskin village, the Miskin Manor Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Pontyclun. There are 4 golf clubs with 10 minutes’ drive, and lively Cardiff is a 15-minute drive away.
Guest review score 6.8,
rooms from around 99 GBP.
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23 Springfield Hotel & Restaurant Halkyn, United Kingdom
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The 3-star Springfield Hotel & Restaurant offers stylish accommodation, free WiFi, 32A Restaurant & Bar, Outside heated terrace, Newly Opened "32A Health Club & Spa" with Gym, Sauna, Steam, Hot Tub, 4 Spa Treatment Rooms for Dual or Single Treatments. There is ample free car parking.
Ideally located at Junction 32A of the A55 in Pentre Halkyn, Holywell, North Wales, Springfield Hotel enjoys fabulous views over the River Dee and has excellent road links to the beautiful Roman city of Chester, North-West England and North Wales.
All the spacious guestrooms feature en suite bathrooms, Freeview TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Many rooms have superb views over the Dee Estuary to the Wirral, and the Cumbrian Hills.
Guests of 16 years and over can enjoy complimentary access to 32A Health Club & Spa (opens March 2022) with state of the art Technogym equipment includes interactive touch screen consoles on the Cardio machines and easy to operate weight machines, Studio Classes, Sauna, Steam & Hot Tub. The Spa offers a full range of beauty and holistic treatments and with Overnight & Day Spa packages also available, please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Please note the hotel does not have a Swimming Pool.
The hotel boasts superb dining options. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily in relaxed and comfortable surroundings. The Restaurant offers an array of tempting dishes to suit all palates paired with a range of delicious wines to complement every meal. Children's menus are also available.
The Springfield Bar serves a full range of drinks and delicious bar snacks and boasts wonderful views out to the Wirral and the River Dee estuary. Sky Sports is available in the bar.
Holywell Golf Club is located 5 minutes' drive. Local attractions include Chester Zoo, Grosvenor Museum, Chester Racecourse, golfing, cycling and walking trails.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 62 GBP.
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24 Stradey Park Hotel Llanelli, United Kingdom
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Tucked in the Welsh hillside, the 4-star Stradey Park Hotel & Spa is a converted Edwardian mansion with panoramic views of the Gower and Carmarthenshire coastline. The hotel offers guests free parking and complimentary high-speed WiFi. The hotel is accessible throughout for wheelchair users.
This impressive Edwardian mansion mixes traditional features with modern style. The stylish en suite rooms offer a flat-screen TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilties.
At a surcharge, Parc Spa at Stradey Park Hotel offers spa breaks, day spa packages, unique bathing rituals as well as individual spa and beauty treatments to hotel guests and the public. The award winning Parc Spa does includes a hot tub, sauna, tropical rain room, relaxation room and peaceful sleep room.
With on-site spa facilities at the award-winning Parc Spa, guests can treat themselves to a spa break, day spa package, or individual spa and beauty treatments. The Parc Spa includes relaxation rooms, sauna, hot tub room, tropical rain room, romantic coppertub room and spa conservatory for luxury afternoon tea.
Guests can dine within the contemporary Copperplate Bar & Grill area with views of the coastline. A full Welsh breakfast is available daily and a menu of freshly prepared, homemade favourites, including a grill selection, burgers, steaks, fresh fish and pizza.
The Stradey Park Hotel is close to many popular local attractions including The Millennium Coastal Park, Oakwood Park, Llanelli Wetlands Centre, Ffos Las Racecourse, Machynys Golf Club, the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Pembrey Country Park and local beaches.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 53 GBP.
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25 Vale Resort Hensol, United Kingdom
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Set in 650 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside, Vale Resort features a luxury spa, 2 championship golf courses and 2 restaurants. The resort is a 15-minute drive from Cardiff.
The elegant bedrooms have air conditioning, a seating area and interactive TV with internet access. Some rooms have a private balcony or scenic views across the Vale of Glamorgan.
With an AA Rosette, Vale Grill serves modern Welsh cuisine featuring fresh local produce. The stylish champagne bar has a grand piano, and there is also a casual bistro and Clubhouse bar.
The Vale Resort Leisure Centre features a swimming pool and spacious gym. Guests can relax in the spa, with its sauna, hot tub, steam room, relaxation lounge, and treatment rooms.
Vale Resort is situated in Hensol, just a 2-minute drive from the M4 motorway. The grand estate has free on-site parking, and Cardiff Castle can be reached in a 20-minute drive.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 92 GBP.
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26 Lion Quays Resort Chirk, United Kingdom
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Lion Quays Waterside Resort is set in English countryside, with stunning views of the Llangollen Canal. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a power shower and complimentary toiletries.
All guests have access to the country club facilities, including a 75-station gym, fitness classes, 25-metre swimming pool with steam room, sauna and jacuzzi.
The property also includes a spa with a thermal suite, experience showers including a refreshing ice bucket shower, hydrotherapy pool, atmospheric steam room, Sanarium and sauna. Guests can enjoy the spa and treatments for an additional fee and luxury robes, towels and slippers will be provided.
Cafe Ash is open all day and offers a daily range of snacks, cakes, sandwiches and refreshments.
Guest review score 7.4,
rooms from around 80 GBP.
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27 Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel Usk, United Kingdom
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A haven of peace and tranquillity, this beautiful Victorian villa is ideally located in the lovely county of Monmouthshire, South Wales, overlooking the banks of the River Usk.
Just a 5-minute stroll away from the picturesque town of Usk, the privately-owned Glen-Yr-Afon aims to offer a relaxing stay in rural South Wales. A traditional Victorian property, no 2 rooms are the same. Each one has its own individual character, style and space. Some rooms even have 2 floors, making them ideal for families.
The Glen-yr-Afon has been a family-owned and family-run business since 1974.
The hotel’s award-winning Clarkes restaurant serves a choice of light bites and an à la carte menu each evening. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 150 GBP.
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28 Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa Ruthin, United Kingdom
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Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa offers a retreat steeped in history and nestled in acres of parkland. Next to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North Wales, the castle dates back to the legend of King Arthur. It boasts exquisite dining, a cooked Welsh breakfast, and a distinctive spa.
All rooms are individually styled using contemporary décor and all include a modern en suite bathroom. Every room has at least 1 flat-screen TV and some feature a large standalone bath and a four-poster bed.
Situated beside the rustic woodland grounds of the castle's moat, the spa offers a selection of treatments. Guests can also enjoy a calming relaxation area and thermal suite, with a sauna and steam room.
The English town of Chester is less than a 40-minute drive away and so is the start of the M53 Motorway. Gwydyr Forest Park is 20 miles west of the hotel and 20 miles south of that lies the Snowdonia National Park.
Guest review score 6.9,
rooms from around 75 GBP.
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29 The Lake Country House Hotel & Spa Llangammarch Wells, United Kingdom
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Set in 50-acre grounds The Lake Country House Hotel & Spa lies in the heart of the Welsh countryside. With en suite bathrooms it also boasts a swimming pool and sauna.
Situated in Llangammarch Wells, this sophisticated 19th-century retreat offers beautiful lounges and thoughtfully furnished rooms. Throughout the Lake you will be surrounded by fine antiques, paintings and sumptuous furnishings.
The Kingfisher Spa offers a peaceful 15 metre swimming pool, sauna, gym and an outdoor balcony hot-tub. A range of health and beauty treatments allow body and mind to truly unwind.
Using local produce the restaurant creates modern Celtic cuisine. The Lake Country House Hotel also boasts an extensive wine list. Alternatively enjoy a traditional Welsh tea in the drawing room or in the beautiful gardens.
Perfectly situated for the Welsh countryside and the Brecon Beacons, The Lake is also close to several golf courses. Clyro and Cefnylls Castles are both within a 20-minute drive.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 160 GBP.
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